I would be extremely disappointed if my kids ended up at a Goldman or a Blackstone, etc., so I'd say opinions differ about the "quality" of a peer group that is gunning in that direction. |
Too many people give this crappy stock answer. I assume your kid would at least want to have the option to turn one of these jobs down vs never even remotely considered. For the life of me, I don’t know what for profit entity would pass your test…maybe Patagonia? |
💯 I think ppl want to know that an expensive T20 education may eventually result in an annual salary potential greater then the total cost of the education. Not that the kid needs to actually take that type of job but at least have the option. That is success. |
It is not just Goldman, Jane St, et al, it is better law schools(T14 matters for many goals), top research med schools(T25 research based med schools feed into top residencies: heads of departments in academic medicine come from T20 med disproportionally), and on and on. There are kids who are top intellect with big dreams who want all the doors open to the top of their field: elite universities and selective LACs open more doors. It CAN be done sometimes from the good flagships, but it is a much harder and rarer path. |
Exactly. It’s just easier - all around and all careers - from a T20 etc. I 💯 agree it doesn’t make it right - but that’s not the question or really the point. It’s the reality. |
the launching point is sooo much higher from a T20
doesn’t mean that’s how it will end up - but it’s a better starting point 💯 |
Kids starting companies are already connected and have money. |
"the jobs kids want" -- which kids? |
More people have opposite anecdotes. |
Agree 100%. I want my kids to have an impact on the world/others. And not an impact like the big corporations. To each his own, I guess. |
So, what job is acceptable for your kid? Sounds like the entire private sector doesn’t qualify. |
+1. LOL. This. |
DP here. Not the ones that I know! You sound very naive. |
Agree. Multiple startups i am personally aware of were by non-connected kids who got the tools and peers from their top schools |
A nonprofit. Their work is very important! |